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Demons are extra-dimensional beings that exist in various realms ofHell.^{[citation needed]} There are numbers of demons, many of whom have come into conflict withgods andangels over the millennia or are, in fact, gods and angels.^{[citation needed]} As mystical beings, demons possess varying degrees of power. They feed upon the souls of evil or sinful people.^{[citation needed]} They are skilled in black magic,^{[citation needed]} all with a need to cause suffering in the mortal world.^{[citation needed]}

Alternate realities[]

Earth-6799[]

Some demons found a way to cross over intoEarth-6799 in order to cause trouble. At some point, theGreen Goblin made friends with several demons. They came to aid him during his battle withSpider-Man, only for Spider-Man to defeat the Goblin effortlessly, after which the demons decided that the Goblin was not fit to become one of them.^[1]

Classifications[]

The demons are often classified in three classes:Class One (theElder Gods of Earth),^{[citation needed]}Class Two (theHell-Lords^{[citation needed]} and their minions),^{[citation needed]} andClass Three (extradimensional beings).^{[citation needed]}

Other classifications may exist:

• Please consult thedifferent Demons Classifications here.

• Demons can change their gender at will.^[2]

• The demons have their own language, known as theDemonic Script.^{[citation needed]}

Variable, depending on specific type of demon. Some demons may have particular weaknesses specific to only them.

Ankhs: Some demons can be trapped within a room or building by etching the symbol of the ankh outside of the door.^[3]

Cold: The fire demon Surtur is vulnerable to intense cold.^[4][5][6]

Eldritch Magic: The demon Chthon and those augmented by his power are vulnerable to eldritch magic, including that of theDarkhold.^[7][8]

Fire: In shadow form, the demon known as the Bogeyman was vulnerable to fire.^[9]

Goodness: As a being of hatred, the demon Null, the Living Darkness, is weakened by goodness and can be overwhelmed if exposed to a massive amount of goodness.^[10]

Holy Water: Some demons can be harmed by holy water or weapons coated in holy water. The half-lilin Blackout, although resistant to normal bullets, could be harmed by bullets dipped in holy water which were able to penetrate his skin.^[11]

Iron: The demon Adversary is vulnerable to iron and iron alloys, including steel,Adamantium, andVibranium.^[12][13]

Mark of Zhou'Syn: The demon Spite cannot directly harm anyone with the Mark of Zhou'Syn.^[14]

Mysterium: Mysterium, a metal with powerful antimagical properties, can instantaneously banish demons such as Dormammu upon contact.^[15][16]

Negativity: While possessingIprah, the demon Deuteronomy showed a weakness towards negativity in people and psychological arguments.^[17]

Ultraviolet Radiation: The half-lilin Blackout is extremely sensitive to light, unlike other lilin^[18]. Exposure to direct sunlight caused his skin to burn rapidly.^[19]

Sonic Vibrations: The demon Ludi is weak against loud sounds and vibrations.^[20]

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